Event Reservations Due: May 31, 2024
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Board is hosting the annual Legacy Dinner where 4-H supporters can enjoy a night out on June 13, as well as raise funds for the 4-H program. The event will be hosted at Cheers Chalet in Lancaster, Ohio, starting with a social hour and silent auction at 5 p.m., followed by dinner catered by Cheers Chalet at 6 p.m. The program and live auction will commence at 7 p.m.
Event tickets are $75 per person, and table reservations that seat eight people are available for $750.
“As a 4-H alumna of Fairfield County, I want to see the program continue to thrive and support our youth,” said Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Board President Heather Wilson. “Our board members are enthusiastic about growing the endowment, and it’s been great to see local businesses, community members and 4-H families generously support the fund since 2006. We’re excited to bring the community together again to support this cause and enjoy a night of fun with friends.”
Although planning for the endowment was started in 2000, it became fully endowed in 2006. The first Legacy Dinner was held in 2010 and has grown to several hundred attendees supporting the youth in the Fairfield County 4-H program. The goal of the board is to generate funds sufficient to endow a 4-H position in Fairfield County and support the 4-H youth development program, allowing the 4-H tradition to continue for generations to come.
“Our county’s 4-H program serves over 3,000 youth and nearly 250 adult volunteers each year through traditional club and school enrichment programming,” said Fairfield County 4-H Extension Educator Leslie Cooksey. “The endowment board works hard to ensure 4-H remains funded in the county for generations to come.”
Business owners and employees, 4-H families, community members and all 4-H supporters are invited to attend the event to support the future of the 4-H program in Fairfield County.
Sponsorships are available as well. For more information, contact: Leland Tinklepaugh at leland.tinklepaugh@e-farmcredit.com.
Click here to view 2024 Legacy Dinner Invite and 2024 Response Card.
Checks can be made payable to one of two funds:
- 4-H Fairfield County Foundation Fund (Money stays in Fairfield County. No Ohio State University gift credit given)
- Fairfield County 4-H Endowment. On the check memo line designate: Fund #642082** (Earn Ohio State University gift credit and receive a giving receipt from The Ohio State University)
“4-H camps and trips are great learning experiences for youth and teens,” said Fairfield County 4-H Extension Educator Aubry Fowler. “The endowment board helps to fund many of those life-changing trips for 4-H members each year from interest money alone.”
The 2024 event is to be held at Cheers Chalet at 1211 Coonpath Road NW, Lancaster, OH 43130. Reservations and payment should be mailed to: Fairfield County 4-H Endowment, c/o Laura Johnson, PO Box 564, Lancaster, OH 43130.
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About the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment
The endowment was created in 2006 to raise funds to support the future of the 4-H program in Fairfield County and endow a position of a 4-H Educator if other funding sources dwindle. The 4-H Endowment consists of two permanent funds made possible through individual donations, business contributions and fundraising events. The 4-H Fairfield County Foundation Fund allows the money to be housed in Fairfield County. (No OSU gift credit given) and the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment is operated by the Ohio State University (Fund #642082). Visit u.osu.edu/4Hlegacy to learn more.
About the Fairfield County 4-H Program
4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in kindergarten to age 19. The Fairfield County 4-H program was founded in 1920. The program currently reaches more than 3,000 youth each year through traditional club and school enrichment programming – helping kids “learn by doing” through hands-on activities. For more information, visit fairfield.osu.edu.